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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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